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Woodside win boosts gas industry but roadblocks remain

A ministerial decision to extend the life of a massive gas project despite climate concerns represents an endorsement of the sector by the Labor government.

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No one committed to Paris goals can seriously argue Woodside’s LNG project should operate until 2070

Forty-year extension of North West Shelf gas project granted by environment minister Murray Watt will result in huge greenhouse gas emissions, putting the already degraded Indigenous rock art at risk

The Guardian - AU

Woodside toxic spill near Ningaloo Reef world heritage area under investigation

Estimated 16,000 litres of petroleum products spilled into Indian ocean on 8 May during decommissioning works at Griffin field

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Australia Approves 40-year Extension For Contentious Gas Plant

Australia on Wednesday approved a 40-year extension to a major liquified gas plant, brushing off protests from Pacific island neighbours fearful it will inflame climate damage.

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Labor approves extension of Woodside’s contentious North West Shelf gas development

Murray Watt will approve the extension of one of the world’s biggest liquified natural gas projects from 2030 to 2070

The Guardian - AU

'See you in court': anger over huge gas plant extension

Resources giant Woodside is facing renewed legal threats after being granted approval to continue operating a massive gas project for decades to come.

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The Woodside boss’s attacks on my generation are blatant scapegoating – and we see straight through them

Meg O’Neill’s comments that young people are ‘ideological’ about fossil fuels while ordering from Temu are a blatant attempt to shift responsibility away from her industry

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Woodside boss says young people ‘ideological’ on fossil fuels while ‘happily ordering from Temu’

Meg O’Neill tells energy industry conference that individual consumers’ role in driving emissions is ‘missing’ in conversations about fossil fuels

The Guardian - AU

More gas projects, less green tape call at energy event

Gas giants have called on the Australian government to approve projects faster and let them explore more mining opportunities.

AAP

‘The spin has been wrong’: rock art expert raises concerns over critical report ahead of Woodside decision

Environment minister Murray Watt is due to make a decision on whether to extend the controversial North West Shelf development in coming days

The Guardian - AU

Reliable energy or ‘carbon bomb’? What’s at stake in the battle over Australia’s North West Shelf

Pollution damage to the ‘oldest outdoor art gallery on Earth’ is among the concerns as Woodside seeks to extend the life of a huge liquified natural gas project

The Guardian - AU

Controversial gas project hinges on 11th-hour talks

The future of Woodside's North West Shelf gas project is a priority item in talks between federal Environment Minister Murray Watt and WA Premier Roger Cook.

AAP

Woodside staves off investor climate concerns at fiery AGM beset by protesters

Fossil fuel company retains chosen board members, with former Shell executive Ann Pickard re-elected at meeting interrupted by whistle-blowing activists

The Guardian - AU

Woodside blocks climate questions as protesters blow up

Oil and gas giant Woodside has evaded questions on climate issues after its shareholder meeting was gatecrashed by whistle-blowing activists.

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Fortune

Australia's Woodside jumps to front of US LNG race with ‘single biggest investment’

Woodside now homes in on new financial partners for its $175 billion project.

The Guardian - AU

Woodside commits $18bn to US project that climate advocates warn ‘would export harmful gas until the 2070s’

CEO says Louisiana project would turn company into a ‘global LNG powerhouse’ as pressure on investors over emissions grows

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Woodside to tap US gas in Louisiana LNG project

An oil and gas development in the southern United States will position Australian giant Woodside as a global powerhouse, the company says.

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Australian shares hit seven-week high as streak goes on

All but one sector finished higher on the Australian share market that is trading on an almost two-month high after days of gains, as tariff turmoil eases.

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The Conversation

Woodside’s bid to expand a huge gas project is testing both major parties’ environmental credentials

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has indicated a Coalition government would quickly approve a giant gas project off Western Australia which will release billions of tonnes of greenhouse gases until around 2070.

AAP

PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as 'bubble bath' policy

Peter Dutton is seeking a mandate to fast-track a 50-year gas expansion but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the idea is but a thought bubble.

The Guardian - AU

Western Australia has one story about the gas industry. It won’t accept dissent from ‘over east’

Saturday’s state election is unlikely to unseat Labor premier Roger Cook but, with both major parties supporting gas expansion, WA’s record threatens any national progress on emissions

AAP

Woodside CEO laments red tape over gas project approval

After reporting a doubling in profit, the boss of Australia's biggest oil and gas company says she is disappointed at delays in gaining government approvals.

AAP

Foiled stunt at Woodside boss's home earns heavy fines

Three climate activists have copped heavy fines after counter-terrorism police stopped them in the tracks before painting the garage door of Woodside's boss.

The Guardian - AU

AFP boss questioned about PM’s knowledge of Dural caravan – as it happened

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Blunt power warning as energy boss pushes onshore gas

The boss of Australia's biggest energy company has a blunt warning on local manufacturing, pushing for more onshore gas exploration to address supply concerns.

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